Praying Christian Women

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In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Jaime shares with Alana about some takeaways from a mission trip to Guatemala she and her oldest son were part of over the summer with Athentikos, a ministry dedicated to transforming lives with the gospel through art.

To learn more about Athentikos and their I Am Art events, visit their website at Athentikos.com.

Watch their film Reparando today on Amazon prime!

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You may be familiar with the famous love story of Elisabeth Elliot and her husband Jim, who was tragically speared to death with fellow missionaries while attempting to bring the Gospel to an unreached people group in Ecuador. You may remember Elisabeth's shocking choice to move with her young daughter to live among the very people who were responsible for her husband's death. You may have read some of her books like Through Gates of Splendor or Passion and Purity.

But there is so much about Elisabeth Elliot you don't know.

Join us today on the podcast as we talk with New York Times bestselling author Ellen Vaughn, author of the two volume authorized biography of Elisabeth Elliot: Becoming Elisabeth Elliot and Being Elisabeth Elliot (which just became available last week!). She reveals a side of Elisabeth known only to those closest to her, until now. She had the privilege of speaking to close friends and family members of Elisabeth, reading decades of Elisabeth's journals and letters and painting a beautiful picture of the private prayer life of this incredible woman of faith through these books.

You can connect with Ellen at EllenVaughn.com

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Many of us are gearing up for another school year, so we wanted to devote an episode to talking about transitions, new beginnings, and how to go about praying in this new season. Whether you find yourself sending a child to kindergarten for the first time, dropping a child off at college or simply ushering in a new season of work and family this fall, we would love for you to pull up a chair and join us!

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If you haven’t heard of Bianca Juarez Olthoff, you might be about to meet your new virtual BFF. If you have, you know you do not want to miss this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! Bianca’s passion for the Lord and teaching God’s Word permeates everything she does, and our conversation about her new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option is no exception.

Join us as Bianca shares about truly miraculous ways God provided for her family as a child, how to navigate friendships when conflict strikes, and some powerful and practical tools for persevering in your faith when you feel like giving up.

You can connect with Bianca and find her new book at BiancaOlthoff.com. (Her book releases August 29th, but you can preorder today for some really fun preorder bonuses!)

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Have you ever struggled with balancing sports and church in your home? Have you ever prayed for a kid to score a goal or win a game, but wondered if that’s even the right thing to pray for? If so, you’re going to love this week’s conversation with longtime friend of the podcast, Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms! Brooke talks about her family’s journey to find balance in sports and faith, shares tips for praying for your children as they participate in athletics and other activities, and so much more!

You can connect with Brooke and find SO many resources for praying for your kids at https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/

In our conversation we also mention Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which you can find at https://www.fca.org/

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Have you ever felt forgotten by God? It can feel incredibly lonely, frustrating and tempting to give up. Ashley Morgan Jackson has been there and has a lot to say on the subject, so we hope you’ll join us for an incredible conversation with her! Ashley works full time for Proverbs 31 Ministries, is a speaker and author of Tired of Trying: How to Hold On to God When You’re Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten.

We talk with Ashley about a 5 year period she refers to as her “wrestling season,” how unhealthy ways of coping with disappointment and spiritual fatigue can keep us from God, the hidden benefit of frustration, how to get to the root of our frustration - and so much more!

You can connect with Ashley at AshleyMorganJackson.com

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You are going to absolutely love this week’s guest on the podcast. Bethny Ricks is a dynamic speaker and leadership expert, poet, author and founder of the Jesus Led, Bible Fed community on Instagram. Bethny talks with us about her book An Inconvenient Journey which includes reflections along her own faith journey of working through past trauma toward healing and wholeness. She shares about how she worked through difficult questions about God and her faith, some helpful practices that allowed her to heal, and about the importance of allowing God to meet us at our deepest points of pain.

You can find Bethny’s book, sign up for her Pour it Out newsletter, and connect with her at https://www.bethnyricks.com/. You can follow Bethny on Instagram at @jesusledbiblefed and @bethnyricks

So today we're bringing you one more tool to help you identify your strengths: the VIA Institute on Character Strengths test.
Take it here: https://viacharacter.org/surveys

We'll talk about our own results, and walk you through some ways to capitalize on some of these values in your own prayer life!

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In the month of July we're going to be revisiting a few of our top-ranked episodes. Whether you haven't heard them for a while or missed them altogether, we pray each of these will be timely and relevant to you!

In this week's episode we talk about the A.C.T.S. method of prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication), which is a fun, versatile, thorough method of prayer that we personally love - and think you will too!

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Have you experienced a “divine detour” in your life - a curve ball you didn’t see coming? At the time, it could seem like the end of the world, or at the very least like God took a vacation from looking out for you. But our guest today on the podcast, Lori Ann Wood, has some real encouragement for us. She shares the story of her own “divine detour” and how it actually became the catalyst for a faith she never dreamed possible. Join us to hear her incredible story, including the hard questions she asked and the ways God showed up for her each step of the way (and continues to!).

You can connect with Lori and find her book Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted at LoriAnnWood.com .

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Do you wish you had more spiritual resilience? In episode 265 we talked about spiritual burnout, and this week we’re taking a look at the other side of the coin: spiritual resilience. We discuss what it means to be more spiritually resilient, give some practical tips on how we can cultivate more spiritual resilience, and suggest some ways we can have more grace with ourselves and others in this area.

Here are some of our tips for how to become more spiritually resilient:

1. limit your time of “wallowing”

2. use affirmations of truth, as well as praise and thanksgiving

3. develop practices during good times to prepare you for bad times

4. surround yourself with a positive, supportive community

5. practice asking for help

6. read God’s Word and know who he is

7. cultivate an outwardly focused perspective

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Do you ever want to pray but just not know where or how to start? This week’s guest on the podcast is here to help! Suzanne (Suzie) Eller is the author of Prayer Starters: Talking With God About Hard Times and host of the Prayer Starters Podcast. You won’t want to miss this incredible conversation where Suzie talks about some of the reasons we struggle to find words, shares some of her own story, and offers plenty of insights and practical tips to help you get started with your own prayers!

You can connect with Suzie and find her book and podcast at www.suzanneeller.com.

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Have you ever experienced spiritual exhaustion? Maybe intense, extended intercession or a demanding ministry has left you feeling drained. Or maybe failing health or an overwhelming season of life leave you feeling like you have nothing left to give. No matter how strong a Christian or seasoned a prayer warrior you are, spiritual burnout is real, and nobody is immune. In this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we discuss some of the reasons spiritual burnout may show up, how to identify the warning signs, and some practical steps to take to move toward spiritual health and renewal.

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck or feel like you’ll never measure up? If so, you don’t want to miss this week’s conversation with Krissy Nelson, author of “Say Goodbye to What Holds You Back.” Krissy talks openly about her own struggles, and sheds light on some common barriers that hold women back from living out the purposes God created them for with boldness, passion and joy. She shares why the feeling of never being enough is actually okay (and maybe even a superpower!), and offers hope and encouragement that will leave you feeling ready to take on the day!

You can connect with Krissy and find her book at www.krissynelson.com and www.mylifeline.cc.

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This week on the podcast we’re answering a Coffee Break question about how to stay faithful to your prayer life when your routine changes (summer, anyone???).

Here are a few suggestions we came up with (listen to the full episode to hear more!):

1. Acknowledge the transition

2. Make a plan/be intentional

3. Have grace with the process (there will be hiccups)

4. Be open to changing it up as you go; don’t feel guilty for giving up part of the routine

5. Let go of guilt

6. Invite God (and your loved ones) into the transition

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We’re really excited to have not one, but two amazing authors on the podcast this week! Tricia Goyer and Robin Jones Gunn join us to talk about their newly released book Before You Meet Your Future Husband: 30 Questions to Ask Yourself and 30 Heartfelt Prayers.

Tricia and Robin share their unique experiences and combined wisdom to offer insights into the things women should be thinking - and praying - about as they look forward toward marriage.

You’re going to love this conversation, so whether you’re looking toward marriage yourself or know someone who is, pull up a chair!

You can find out more about Before You Meet Your Future Husband at PreparingForYourFutureHusband.com.

You can connect with Tricia at TriciaGoyer.com, and with Robin at RobinGunn.com

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This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Mary DeMuth, author of Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy. In our conversation, Mary speaks honestly about the struggles that come with praying for our adult children, particularly those who have strayed from faith. She shares from her own experiences and gives advice about how to deal with feeling envious of the perceived successes of your friends' children, releasing a prodigal and “praying from a distance”, when to speak truth in love (and when to stay silent!), and SO much more.

Whether you have a wayward child or loved one in your life or are looking not too far down the road at launching a child or loved one into adulthood, you absolutely must listen to this conversation with Mary! She is so full of wisdom and encouragement.

You can connect with Mary and find her books, podcast, artwork and links to her literary agency (she does all the things!) at https://www.marydemuth.com/ . You will also find a signup for a personalized prayer delivered right to your inbox every single Monday for TWO YEARS!

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Join us for our last episode of this Wednesday mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. If you haven't already, go back and listen to our Prayers of the New Testament episodes 1-6! This week we’re exploring Philippians 1:3-11:

3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Mentioned in this episode:

Mindful Christian Prayers episode "Praying Blessings Over Your Church"

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This week’s listener question is about predestination, and it led to not one - but TWO episodes! In part 1 this week we’re going to discuss whether God chooses some people and not others, and what the implications are in how we pray for the unsaved. Next week we'll take a more general look at prayer and predestination.

Book referenced:

Four Views on Divine Providence

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Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

This week we talk about the importance of prayerful remembrance: both remembering events and things God has done, and remembering the process and patterns in our prayer lives to strengthen us and prepare us for the tough times. By the end of the episode we’d both aired some of our deepest struggles and stressed the importance of remembering we are all flawed and human, but that each of us can be used in mighty ways by God - so be prepared for a very candid conversation!

Our guest on this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is Mimika Cooney, author of Mindset Make Over: How to Renew your Mind and Walk in God's Authority.

In our conversation, Mimika talks about how to deal with recurring negative thought patterns and negative self-talk. She shares about why faith is the key to unlocking your mind, highlights some of the most common battles women face today, and reveals how mindset can be a secret weapon to fight them. We discuss the difference between spiritual warfare and our thought life, and some very practical (and powerful!) ways to wage war on the enemy.

You can connect with Mimika and find all of her books at www.MimikaCooney.com

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Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives! This week we get pretty candid talking about how praying for wisdom and revelation for yourself or others can mean praying for the courage to take the hard road, and what that has looked like in our own lives.

15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV)

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We love answering listener questions on the podcast in our “Coffee Break” episodes! This week we’re discussing how to know when you’ve emptied yourself out in prayer, or when you’re “prayed out.” We have lots to say on this topic because it’s something we've experienced as we've prayed together over the years. We'd love for you to join us for a behind-the-scenes look into how "praying it out" has been a big part of our prayer partnership.

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Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

John 17: 13-23

13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

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Are you ever confused about how God works? If so, you are most definitely not alone! Maybe you’ve prayed tirelessly for something, only to be met with silence. Or maybe you’ve even had the exact opposite outcome from what you’d asked for.

In this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, author and speaker Laurie Polich Short talks about her most recent book, Faith, Doubt, and God’s Mysterious Timing: 30 Biblical Insights About the Way God Works. She shares about events in her own life that forced her to view God’s timing and plan in a different way, gives some advice for how to handle extended times of waiting on God, and discusses the importance of processing our disappointments and loss. We’d love for you to join us!

You can connect with Laurie at www.LaurieShort.com.

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Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

You can connect with Rachel at www.RachelAnneRidge.com

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Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal .

Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal  today!

Our guest on the podcast this week is Jenn Tucker, author of Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul. Jenn talks about how Christian breath prayers became a lifeline for her during a very difficult time, shares some surprising realizations about anxiety, and walks us through her own process of creating breath prayers using scripture. You aren’t going to want to miss our conversation!

You can connect with Jenn at https://littlehousestudio.net/breath-as-prayer

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Do you ever struggle with feeling like prayer is boring? If so, you’re not alone! While most of us feel uncomfortable admitting it, most people find themselves in a prayer rut from time to time.

If your prayer life could use a boost, join us today for a conversation about what to do when you feel bored with prayer, and how you can actually use boredom as a secret weapon to grow in your prayer life!

How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

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Let's talk about...sex. It's a topic that can sometimes leave Christian women feeling conflicted. Is a "good Christian girl" supposed to talk about (much less PRAY about...) sex? Are sexuality and spirituality mutually exclusive? 

Dr. Juli Slattery holds nothing back in this week's conversation on the Praying Christian Women podcast. We talk about sexuality as a Christian woman (whether you're married or single), how to pray about sex in your marriage, when to seek counseling, and SO much more. 

We hope you'll join us for this much-needed conversation. If you have little ears nearby, consider using headphones or choosing a different episode until you can listen freely; our discussion includes the topics of sex, pornography and sexual trauma.

You can connect with Dr. Juli at AuthenticIntimacy.com to find resources for married and single Christian women on God's design for sexuality.

How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

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Being on vacation can be a wonderful time for a little R&R, visiting family, or seeing amazing sights that have been on your bucket list for years. But have you ever thought about being intentional about making your vacation prayerful?

Join us for a fun conversation about some of the joys and pitfalls of vacation and how it can impact our prayer lives, as well as some practical tips for how to ensure your next vacation is a prayerful one (hint: just a little planning can go a long way)!

How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

For single women, Valentine's Day can be a difficult day, particularly if their prayers for someone to share life with have yet to be answered. This is exactly why Hannah Schermerhorn decided to launch her book A Single Life to Live: Stop Waiting for Your Life to Begin and Thrive Where God Has You Today on Valentine's Day. Hannah knows what it's like to struggle in singleness, but she also found hope and joy in her singleness that she knew she had to share with other single women. Join us on the podcast today as we discuss the ups and downs, struggles and joys of being a single Christian woman, and how to thrive wherever God has you!

You can connect with Hannah and find her book at HannahSchermerhorn.com 

How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

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Welcome to part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Deepa Sukumar, author of the book "Do Not Be Anxious." Deepa was raised in the Hindu faith, and talks with us about how God revealed the truth of the gospel to her and describes her sometimes difficult journey to becoming a Christian.

You can connect with Deepa by e-mailing her at enterhisrest2020@gmail.com, and find her book Do Not Be Anxious on Amazon!

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Day 1 has just finished up, but you still have 24 hours after each session goes live to watch them free! We've included a sneak peek of our session in Day 2 of the conference where we talk about Prayerful Productivity. We have 23 incredible speakers lined up over 3 days, so you're not going to want to wait to sign up!

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Day 1 isn't over yet, and you still have 24 hours after each session goes live to watch it! We've included the morning session for Day 1 as today's podcast episode. It's short and sweet so you have plenty of time to head over to the conference and watch all of our amazing speakers!